Number 472 14 May 2026

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This month our focus is on the creative economy and investment in the cultural and creative sectors (CCS). In April, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published its report Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint, which offers a timely assessment of the global economic landscape, and how major structural shifts – accelerating AI, geopolitics, record levels of debt, demographic change and evolving environmental and societal priorities – are ‘shaping the contours of the new economy’ (World Economic Forum 2026, p. 3). While the cultural and creative industries are not listed as a distinct industry in the new economy, ‘media, entertainment and sport’ rank eighth amongst 21 industries for estimated growth potential over the next five years (World Economic Forum 2026, p. 15).

The report argues that the new economy requires an agile blueprint for growth, structured around four key areas of economic policy: technology, productivity and human capital; global cooperation and domestic capacity; business environment and the role of government; and sustainability and economic policy. Each offer both a challenge and an opportunity for arts and culture policymakers, which we explore below alongside recent news developments from around the world.

1. Technology, productivity and human capital

The WEF report identifies investment in human capital including education, reskilling and upskilling as a universally sound move, highlighting that ‘the capacity of economies to grow will depend increasingly on their ability to develop, attract and empower talent’ (World Economic Forum 2026, p. 8). For the CCS, investment in human capital is a key driver of creative thinking, experimentation and innovation, from creativity and arts in education through to sustained engagement in creative practice, talent nurturing and employment generation. 

News this past month has highlighted key investment developments by governments around the world. In Uzbekistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev set a national target for the creative economy to generate 5 percent of GDP by 2030, backed by concrete investment: 20 new music and art schools, five new higher education institutions, and a 35 percent salary increase for cultural workers. In Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to the newly established Creative Industries Development Fund signals a shift to systemic support, connecting talent, infrastructure and investment across the country's 160,000 creative workers. In Kenya, President William Ruto has unveiled a new Creative Economy Office, in a push to position Kenya as a leader in the sector. While in Malta, Arts Council Malta registered a record 10,320 applications under its tax reduction scheme for cultural and creative courses for children and young people, showing a continuous value and demand for cultural and creative teaching around Malta. And in Brazil, the Ministry of Culture launched the Brasil Criativo Portal, a national digital platform consolidating the creative economy as a vector of development, connecting workers, entrepreneurs and public managers around five pillars of the National Policy for Creative Economy: financing, markets, territories, training and research.

2. Global cooperation and domestic capacity

The WEF report flags the tension between self-reliance and global integration, proposing that a combination of both ‘will shape how countries engage with the global economy in a more disorderly geoeconomic landscape’ (World Economic Forum 2026, p. 10). For the CCS, multilateralism and international cooperation is key. The opportunity is to build cultural cooperation that is locally grounded and globally connected, for example mobility frameworks and bilateral partnerships to strengthen both domestic capacity and international reach. 

This past month, the Minister for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea met with Korean and Indian film industry leaders in New Delhi to sign a bilateral film co-production agreement, expanding bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Moreover, the Ministries of Culture of Spain and Brazil have signed two memoranda of understanding on cultural collaboration, sustainability and cultural rights at the First Spain-Brazil Summit in Barcelona. And on cultural mobility, On the Move released the Cultural Mobility Yearbook 2026 that analyses and highlights worldwide trends in mobility funding and support mechanisms. 

3. Business environment and the role of government

The WEF report identifies credible institutions, quality infrastructure and multistakeholder alignment as essential moves. Multistakeholder alignment is critical for the cultural ecology including building the public-private partnerships and institutional frameworks that allow cultural investment to be scaled, flexible, responsive and sustained. This month in the Philippines, the First Lady met with executives of the Ayala Group to explore public-private initiatives to develop the country's creative sector, as the creative economy expanded 6.9 percent in 2025 to account for 7.6 percent of GDP. And in the UAE, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Creative Sector Resilience Portfolio, framed around ‘a shared responsibility between government, the private sector, and the wider community’ in building the creative economy.

4. Sustainability and economic policy

The WEF report frames sustainability as both an economic imperative and a dilemma, with countries navigating between investment-led and cost-led approaches to the green transition, highlighting that ‘growth strategies must deliver progress on all three fronts simultaneously: environmental sustainability, economic vitality and shared prosperity’ (World Economic Forum 2026, p. 12). For the CCS, it also must manage its environmental footprint with climate challenges, and as a sector whose cultural heritage and communities are directly affected by climate change. The opportunity is to move beyond one-off greening projects and align cultural policy with long-term investment-led climate strategy. This past month, Creative New Zealand, Creative Australia and the University of the South Pacific announced a new tri-nation Pacific arts residency for artists and practitioners from Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Fiji, focused on climate-focused work. Moreover, UNESCO’s newly released report, People and Nature in UNESCO‑Designated Sites, identifies 2,260 living sites worldwide where people and nature coexist, from Dja to Greenland. Spanning over 13 million square kilometres, they support 900 million people, protect over 60 percent of mapped species, absorb 15 percent of forest carbon, yet nearly 90 percent face escalating climate and human pressures.

As always, if you have news, publications or updates you would like us to share, please contact us at news@ifacca.org.

Reference

World Economic Forum. 2026, Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint, Geneva.

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IFACCA News

We are very pleased to welcome the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) as an Affiliate Member of the Federation, marking a renewed chapter in our longstanding relationship.

​​The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is an intergovernmental not-for-profit organisation which promotes understanding, strengthens relationships, and facilitates cooperation among the people, institutions and organisations of Asia and Europe. It seeks to enhance dialogue and exchanges, and encourage collaborations across ASEF’s seven thematic areas, including Culture. 

​Within ASEF’s Culture Department, they promote cultural relations by connecting arts communities in Asia and Europe through: culture360.ASEF.org, ASEF’s arts and culture digital platform; Asia-Europe Cultural Festival, ASEF’s multidisciplinary arts festival; and ASEF LinkUp | Asia-Europe Cultural Diplomacy Lab, ASEF’s laboratory gathering arts and government representatives in international cultural cooperation to exchange, reflect and reimagine cultural diplomacy.

Read more about ASEF at ASEF.org.

We are equally very pleased to welcome the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency as a new Affiliate Member of the Federation, representing Guam, an unincorporated territory of the USA.

Established in 1967 by the late Dr Pedro Sanchez under the University of Guam, the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (CAHA) exists to encourage and promote the artistic practice of artisans and create opportunities for Guam residents to learn, experience, express and appreciate art and artistic talent in all its forms. Originally known as the Insular Arts Council (IAC), the agency was founded with a commitment to developing programmes in music, visual arts, cultural heritage, literature, and arts education. In 1972, through Executive Order 75-23, the late Governor Ricardo J. Bordallo re-established the IAC as part of the executive office in 1975, and the subsequent enactment of Public Law 18-8 ensured Guam CAHA's perpetual existence in support of the arts in Guam.

Guam CAHA is guided by a vision to inspire creativity and expression and its motto is: ‘Weaving Arts & Humanities into our daily lives’. The agency administers a wide range of programmes, including the issuance of grants to individuals and organisations for the perpetuation of the arts and culture of the island, supporting folk arts projects; visual arts displays and exhibits; music and theatre productions; among many others.

Read more about the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency at guamcaha.org.

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National Agency News

Government of Canada, 11 May 2026

Starting in 2026-27, the Government of Canada will devote $95 million to the Strategy over five years, as well as $19 million annually afterward, to continue offering creative firms tailored support measures designed to enhance their export potential, through direct funding, trade missions, business programming and advisory services. This funding also includes increased support through the Creative Export Canada program to help more companies achieve their international goals.

Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Tunisia, 8 May 2026

This scientific meeting aims to shed light on the role of the regions in the preservation of the intangible cultural heritage and its presentation within a comprehensive national vision, highlighting its diversity and multiplicity of forms, and showing the contribution of each region to building the collective cultural memory, as well as its endeavor to overcome the central approaches that have often marginalized the regional dimensions of heritage, in favor of a more balanced and comprehensive reading, as well as supporting the integration of intangible heritage in cultural and development policies.

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Viet Nam, 29 April 2026

The eighth Hà Nội International Film Festival (HANIFF) will take place this year from November 24 to 28, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced. For the first time, the festival will feature a film market business event aimed at creating a regular platform for industry exchange and trade, contributing to the development of Việt Nam’s cinema sector.

Solomon Islands Government, 27 April 2026

A joint team from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) and Tourism Solomon (TS) deployed to Choiseul Province on April 24, to assess the impact of Cyclone Malia on local tourism operators. The team will spend one week on the ground, visiting affected businesses and tourism sites across key areas of the province, including Taro, the southeastern part of Choiseul, and the Shortland Islands. The mission aims to evaluate damage, identify immediate needs, and gather data to inform recovery support for the sector.

National Arts Council of Singapore, 27 April 2026

The National Arts Council (NAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced a three-year partnership today, to explore ways to present Singapore’s artistic excellence to the world through Changi Airport which handles about 70 million passengers annually. This collaboration aims to create new opportunities for both local and international passengers to experience Singapore’s arts and culture, through a series of curated art displays, live performances and activations within the airport’s terminals.

Creative New Zealand - Toi Aotearoa, 24 April 2026

Over coffee and kai, each event showcased inspiring perspectives on the power of creativity from artists, rangatahi, journalists, mayors, politicians, and business leaders. In partnership with The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi, with support from the Chartwell Trust and Stuff, audiences heard about the power of creativity to shape identity, connect people, and build a thriving future for art, artists and all New Zealanders.

Estonian Ministry of Culture, 23 April 2026

Minister of Culture Heidy Purga has extraordinarily allocated half a million euros for 2026 to support cooperation between culture and education. With the additional funding, the institutions in the area of administration of the Ministry of Culture can offer free cultural visits to schools in order to continue to support the organisation of cultural education study visits related to the national curriculum.

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, 15 April 2026, Togo

On April 14, 2026, the Togolese Centre for Exhibitions and Fairs (CETEF) became a real crossroads of the 7th art on the occasion of the official opening of the 9th edition of the Togo International Film Festival (FIFTO). A solemn ceremony presided over by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Arts, marking the launch of a now unmissable event in the African cinematographic landscape.

Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Jamaica, 13 April 2026

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has signed a Letter of Intent with Unesco to enhance cooperation in culture and the creative economy, with a focus on building resilience following natural disasters like Hurricane Melissa. The letter of Intent was signed the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, and the Director-General of Unesco, Mr Khaled El- Enany.

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International News

The Asia Business Daily, 7 May 2026, Korea, Rep

The Global K-Culture Economy Forum (hereinafter referred to as GKCEF), a public-private-industry-academia collaboration platform designed to systematically support the activation and sustainable growth of K-culture by connecting the fields of culture, arts, economy, and finance, was launched on May 6.

European Commission, 7 May 2026, Poland

Improving literacy skills and nurturing a love of reading were central to the Literacy for Democracy conference and a stakeholder workshop laying the ground for the EU Literacy Coalition, both held in Warsaw from 5 to 7 May.

Daily News, 4 May 2026, Tanzania

The Minister made the statement when presenting the ministry’s budget estimate for 2026/27 at the parliament in Dodoma on Monday stating that the figure marks a sharp rise compared to 1,935 artists registered in the 2024/25 financial year, reflecting a 91 per cent increase as part of efforts to reach and formalise stakeholders in the arts sector.

Radio Cayman One, 29 April 2026, Cayman Islands

Heritage Month is not simply a series of events, but a national celebration that brings together Cayman’s diverse cultural expressions to tell the story of who we are as Caymanians. Through a dynamic programme of activities across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, the initiative creates opportunities for the public to connect with the traditions, values and experiences that continue to shape Caymanian life.

World Health Organization, 28 April 2026, Ukraine

The healing power of art is the focus of a new national campaign in Ukraine, launched by WHO/Europe and partners, including the Jameel Arts & Health Lab and Art Therapy Force. Healing Arts Ukraine will bring arts-based approaches to support Ukraine’s health system and strengthen resilience in the face of conflict.

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, 27 April 2026, Kyrgyzstan

On 25 April, Bishkek hosted Create4Design in the Age of AI, the flagship event of Creativity Week held in celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day. The festival once again reaffirmed its role as Kyrgyzstan’s leading national platform bringing together the creative sector, business, education, technology leaders and development partners to help shape the future of the country’s economy.

Travel and Tour World, 25 April 2026, New Caledonia

The 14th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC 14) promises to be a landmark event in 2028, as New Caledonia takes centre stage to showcase the vibrant and diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands. With the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and the Government of New Caledonia, the groundwork is laid to combine culture with tourism in an unprecedented way. This collaboration aims to celebrate Pacific heritage while promoting sustainable and immersive tourism experiences that will resonate on a global scale.

Saudi Press Agency, 16 April 2026, Saudi Arabia

The Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum, organized by the Ministry of Culture at the King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh, witnessed the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) among several government entities, nonprofit cultural associations, universities, and private sector entities. This comes as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships, empower nonprofit cultural organizations, and support sustainability pathways in the cultural sector.

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Publications

Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC), 12 May 2026, International

The Creative Industries Skills Audits are a new sector-wide study published today by Creative PEC and Work Advance, assessing the current and future skills needs across creative industries sub-sectors. The Skills Audits reveal that creative economy employers are ambitious for growth, with nearly 50% looking to expand their workforce, but are hampered by an outdated skills system.

UNESCO, 12 May 2026, International

Illicit trafficking of cultural property remains one of the most pressing threats to cultural heritage worldwide. It not only leads to the irreversible loss of artifacts and historical knowledge, but also fuels organized crime, undermines community resilience, and weakens social cohesion. Addressing this complex challenge requires strong legal frameworks, sustained international cooperation, and, above all, effective and well-coordinated law enforcement.

Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC), 7 May 2026, International

Building on the 11 points of the Global Agenda for the Cultural and Creative Industries published in December 2021, which has since become a widely recognised reference framework, the GCEC now presents a proposal for a Global AI Agenda for the Cultural and Creative Industries. This strategy is likewise structured around 11 key actions, ensuring continuity with the underlying principles of the original Global Agenda while addressing the specific challenges raised by recent technological advances. It should be noted that the order of presentation of these 11 actions does not imply any hierarchy or ranking; all should be regarded as equally important, interdependent and mutually reinforcing.

Arts Council of Ireland - An Chomhairle Ealaíon, 17 April 2026, Ireland

One of the five pillars of the Arts Council's EDI Implementation Plan is ‘Defining the Arts and Artistic Quality’ with an action to carry out a large scale research project, including consultations with the sector, on emerging artforms and genres. The research explored the parameters and evaluated the impact of expanding the definition of the arts, in line with the definition of the arts in the Arts Act.

National Endowment for the Arts, 14 April 2026, USA

This report examines links between arts participation and broader community engagement. By analyzing statistical data from three nationally representative surveys, the report enlarges public understanding of whether and how taking part in arts events and activities can build social and civic muscle.

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Opportunities and Events

Arctic Arts Summit, 16 June 2026, Sweden

The program of Arctic Arts Summit 2026 will unfold across multiple formatsa and platforms, combining high-level dialogue with broad public engagement. Central to the Summit are the plenary sessions, where key voices from arts, Indigenous communities, academia, and politics come together. Alongside, a wide range of parallel sessions hosted by international partners will open space for diverse perspectives and discussions. Viermie K, Umeå kommun, Region Västerbotten, Swedish Arts Council, Umeå University and Arctic Arts Summit Secretariat will co-host the fourth Summit, themed “Land, Power, Art,” in Ubmeje/Umeå, Sweden from 16-18 June 2026.

Culture Action Europe, 31 May 2026, International

The State of Culture Report is a biannual publication that examines the key challenges and opportunities facing the cultural sector in Europe, and how culture’s role and value are understood in national and European policies. It aims to spark critical reflection on where we stand today — and where we are heading — while contributing fresh insights to cultural advocacy and policy debates. The deadline to complete this survey is 31 May, 23:59 CEST.

UN Human Rights Office, 22 May 2026, International

In her upcoming report to the General Assembly, to be presented in October 2026, the United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Ms. Alexandra Xanthaki, will propose guidance on how to assess efforts to implement cultural rights. The call for contributions will be opened from 15 April to 22 May 2026.

Korea Arts & Culture Education Service, 21 May 2026, Korea, Rep

The Korea Arts & Culture Education Service (KACES) will host the 2026 International Symposium in observance of the UNESCO Culture and Arts Education Week. Under the theme 'Exploring Methodologies for Measuring the Effects of Sustainable Arts Education,' the symposium will convene global experts to share multi disciplinary research, including neuroscience and economic analysis. The event seeks to contextualise national and local initiatives within global frameworks, fostering a collaborative understanding of methodologies for assessing the transformative impact of arts education. 

Date & Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 13:30 – 17:00 (KST). 

Format: In-person event with global live streaming via the official KACES YouTube channel.

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Iberoamericano

Este mes nos centramos en la economía creativa y en la inversión en los sectores culturales y creativos. En abril, el Foro Económico Mundial (WEF, por sus siglas en inglés) publicó su informe El crecimiento en la nueva economía: hacia una hoja de ruta (Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint), que ofrece una oportuna evaluación del panorama económico mundial y de cómo grandes cambios estructurales —la aceleración de la IA, la geopolítica, niveles récord de deuda, el cambio demográfico y la evolución de las prioridades ambientales y sociales— están “dando forma a los contornos de la nueva economía” (Foro Económico Mundial 2026, p. 3). Aunque las industrias culturales y creativas no figuran como una industria diferenciada en la nueva economía, “los medios, el entretenimiento y el deporte” ocupan el octavo lugar entre 21 industrias por su potencial de crecimiento estimado en los próximos cinco años (Foro Económico Mundial 2026, p. 15).

El informe sostiene que la nueva economía requiere un plan ágil para su crecimiento, estructurado en cuatro ámbitos clave de la política económica: tecnología, productividad y capital humano; cooperación internacional y capacidad nacional; entorno empresarial y función del gobierno; y sostenibilidad y política económica. Cada uno ofrece retos y oportunidades para los(as) responsables de políticas públicas artísticas y culturales, que exploramos a continuación junto con otras noticias de todo el mundo.

1. Tecnología, productividad y capital humano

El informe del Foro Económico Mundial señala la inversión en capital humano —incluida la educación, la recapacitación y el perfeccionamiento de competencias— como una medida universalmente aceptada, y destaca que “la capacidad de las economías para crecer dependerá cada vez más de su capacidad para desarrollar, atraer y empoderar el talento” (Foro Económico Mundial 2026, p. 8). Para los sectores culturales y creativos, la inversión en capital humano es un motor clave del pensamiento creativo, la experimentación y la innovación, desde la creatividad y las artes en la educación hasta la participación regular en la práctica creativa, el fomento del talento y la generación de empleo.

Las noticias de este último mes han puesto de relieve importantes inversiones por parte de gobiernos de todo el mundo. En Uzbekistán, el presidente Shavkat Mirziyoyev fijó un objetivo nacional para que la economía creativa genere el 5% del PIB en 2030, respaldado por inversión concreta: 20 nuevas escuelas de música y arte, cinco nuevas instituciones de educación superior y un aumento salarial del 35% para los(as) trabajadores(as) culturales. En Kazajistán, la visita del presidente Kassym-Jomart Tokayev al recién creado Fondo de Desarrollo de las Industrias Creativas señala un giro hacia un apoyo sistémico, conectando talento, infraestructura e inversión entre los(as) 160.000 trabajadores(as) creativos(as) del país. En Kenia, el presidente William Ruto ha presentado una nueva Oficina de Economía Creativa, con el objetivo de posicionar a Kenia como líder en el sector. Mientras tanto, en Malta, el Consejo de las Artes de Malta registró un récord de 10.320 solicitudes en su programa de reducción fiscal para cursos culturales y creativos dirigidos a niños(as) y jóvenes, lo que muestra la regularidad de la valoración y la demanda de la oferta cultural y creativa en Malta. Y, en Brasil, el Ministerio de Cultura lanzó el Portal Brasil Criativo, una plataforma digital nacional que consolida la economía creativa como vector de desarrollo, conectando a trabajadores(as), emprendedores(as) y gestores(as) públicos(as) en torno a cinco pilares de la Política Nacional de Economía Creativa: financiación, mercados, territorios, formación e investigación.

2. Cooperación internacional y capacidad nacional

El informe del Foro Económico Mundial señala la tensión entre la autosuficiencia y la integración global, y propone que una combinación de ambas “determinará cómo se relacionan los países con la economía mundial en un panorama geoeconómico más desordenado” (Foro Económico Mundial 2026, p. 10). Para los sectores culturales y creativos, el multilateralismo y la cooperación internacional son clave. La oportunidad consiste en construir una cooperación cultural con raíces locales y conexiones internacionales; por ejemplo, marcos de movilidad y asociaciones bilaterales para reforzar tanto la capacidad nacional como el alcance internacional.

Este último mes, el Ministro de Cultura, Deportes y Turismo de la República de Corea se reunió con líderes de la industria cinematográfica coreana e india en Nueva Delhi para firmar un acuerdo bilateral de coproducción cinematográfica, ampliando la cooperación bilateral entre ambos países. Además, los Ministerios de Cultura de España y Brasil han firmado dos Memorandos de Entendimiento sobre colaboración cultural, sostenibilidad y derechos culturales en la 1ª Cumbre España-Brasil en Barcelona. Y en materia de movilidad cultural, On the Move publicó el Anuario de movilidad cultural 2026, que analiza y destaca tendencias mundiales en la financiación de la movilidad y en los mecanismos de apoyo.

3. Entorno empresarial y papel del gobierno

El informe del Foro Económico Mundial señala, como medidas esenciales, la existencia de instituciones con credibilidad, infraestructura de calidad y el consenso de las múltiples partes interesadas. Ese consenso es fundamental para la ecología cultural, incluida la creación de alianzas público-privadas y marcos institucionales que permitan una inversión cultural ajustada, flexible, receptiva y sostenida en el tiempo. Este mes, en Filipinas, la primera dama se reunió con directivos(as) del Grupo Ayala para explorar iniciativas público-privadas para desarrollar el sector creativo del país, al compás de un crecimiento del 6,9% de la economía creativa en 2025, que alcanza el 7,6% del PIB. Y en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Su Alteza la jequesa Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum lanzó la Cartera de Resiliencia del sector creativo, planteada en torno a “una responsabilidad compartida entre el gobierno, el sector privado y la comunidad en general” para construir la economía creativa.

4. Sostenibilidad y política económica

El informe del Foro Económico Mundial plantea la sostenibilidad a la vez como un imperativo económico y un dilema, lo que se refleja en las varias opciones de los distintos países entre enfoques de transición verde impulsados por la inversión y los enfoques centrados en el coste, y destaca que “las estrategias de crecimiento deben lograr avances en los tres frentes de forma simultánea: sostenibilidad ambiental, vitalidad económica y prosperidad compartida” (Foro Económico Mundial 2026, p. 12). Los sectores culturales y creativos también deben gestionar su huella ambiental ante los retos climáticos, y hacerlo como un sector cuyo patrimonio cultural y cuyas comunidades se ven afectadas directamente por el cambio climático. La oportunidad consiste en ir más allá de proyectos puntuales de ecologización y alinear la política cultural con una estrategia climática a largo plazo impulsada por la inversión. Este último mes, Creative New Zealand, Creative Australia y la Universidad del Pacífico Sur anunciaron una nueva residencia artística del Pacífico a tres bandas para artistas y profesionales de Aotearoa Nueva Zelanda, Australia y Fiyi, centrada en el trabajo con enfoque climático. Además, el informe recién publicado por la UNESCO, Vivir con la naturaleza en los sitios designados por la UNESCO, identifica 2.260 sitios vivos en todo el mundo donde las personas y la naturaleza coexisten, de Dja a Groenlandia. Con más de 13 millones de kilómetros cuadrados, albergan a 900 millones de personas, protegen más del 60% de las especies cartografiadas, absorben el 15% del carbono forestal y, sin embargo, casi el 90% afronta presiones climáticas y humanas crecientes.

Como siempre, si tiene noticias, publicaciones o novedades que les gustaría que compartiéramos, pónganse en contacto con nosotras en news@ifacca.org.

Referencia

Foro Económico Mundial (World Economic Forum) 2026, El crecimiento en la nueva economía: hacia una hoja de ruta (Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint), Ginebra.

Noticias de IFACCA

Nos complace enormemente dar la bienvenida a la Fundación Asia‑Europa (ASEF) como miembro afiliado de la Federación, lo que marca un nuevo capítulo en nuestra larga relación.

La Fundación Asia‑Europa (ASEF) es una organización intergubernamental sin ánimo de lucro que promueve el entendimiento mutuo, refuerza las relaciones y facilita la cooperación entre las personas, instituciones y organizaciones de Asia y Europa. Su objetivo es mejorar el diálogo y los intercambios, y fomentar colaboraciones en las siete áreas temáticas de ASEF, entre ellas la Cultura.

El Departamento de Cultura de ASEF promueve las relaciones culturales conectando a las comunidades artísticas de Asia y Europa a través de: culture360.ASEF.org, la plataforma digital de artes y cultura de ASEF; el Festival Cultural Asia‑Europa, el festival multidisciplinar de artes de ASEF; y ASEF LinkUp | Laboratorio de diplomacia cultural Asia‑Europa, el laboratorio de ASEF que reúne a representantes de las artes y de los gobiernos en cooperación cultural internacional para intercambiar, reflexionar y reimaginar la diplomacia cultural.

Más información sobre ASEF en ASEF.org.

Nos complace igualmente dar la bienvenida al Consejo de las Artes y Humanidades de Guam – Agencia como nuevo miembro afiliado de la Federación, en representación de Guam, un territorio no incorporado de Estados Unidos.

Fundado en 1967 por el fallecido Dr. Pedro Sánchez en el seno de la Universidad de Guam, el Consejo de las Artes y Humanidades de Guam – Agencia (CAHA) existe para fomentar y promover la práctica artística de artesanos(as) y crear oportunidades para que la población de Guam aprenda, experimente, exprese y aprecie el arte y el talento artístico en todas sus formas. Conocido originalmente como el Consejo de las Artes Insular (IAC), el organismo se creó con el compromiso de desarrollar programas de música, artes visuales, patrimonio cultural, literatura y educación artística. En 1972, mediante la Orden Ejecutiva 75-23, el fallecido gobernador Ricardo J. Bordallo volvió a establecer el IAC como parte de la oficina ejecutiva en 1975, y la posterior promulgación de la Ley Pública 18-8 garantizó la existencia permanente del CAHA para apoyar las artes en Guam.

El CAHA se guía por la misión de inspirar la creatividad y la expresión, y su lema es “Entretejiendo las Artes y las Humanidades en la vida diaria”. El organismo administra una amplia gama de programas, como la concesión de subvenciones a personas y organizaciones para la preservación de las artes y la cultura de la isla; el apoyo a proyectos de artes populares; exposiciones y muestras de artes visuales; y producciones de música y teatro, entre muchos otros.

Más información sobre el Consejo de las Artes y Humanidades de Guam – Agencia en guamcaha.org

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Noticias

Ministry of Culture, Spain, 12 May 2026

A propuesta de España, durante la reunión se ha planteado el debate sobre el proceso de evaluación legislativa de la regulación europea de derechos de autor por el impacto de la Inteligencia Artificial. El ministro de Cultura español ha defendido que esta evaluación de la normativa de protección de derechos de autor debe tener una implementación ambiciosa en lo relativo a la IA y a las industrias culturales.

Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Chile, 12 May 2026

La Estrategia Nacional de Patrimonio Digital 2024–2029 constituye un paso significativo en la manera en que el Estado de Chile aborda la gestión, preservación y acceso al patrimonio en el entorno digital. En un contexto de transformación tecnológica acelerada, esta política pública busca no solo resguardar contenidos y colecciones, sino también asegurar su disponibilidad, uso y apropiación por parte de la ciudadanía.

OEI - Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos, 11 May 2026, Brazil

Celebrada en Fortaleza (Ceará), la edición MICBR Iberoamérica 2025 reunió a miles de profesionales, emprendedores, gestores públicos, inversores y representantes culturales de diversos países, fortaleciendo redes de cooperación y ampliando oportunidades de negocio, circulación cultural e internacionalización de la producción creativa brasileña. La iniciativa está promovida por el Ministerio de Cultura de Brasil (MinC), en colaboración con la Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (OEI), gobiernos locales e instituciones estratégicas del sector cultural y creativo.

Ministry of Culture, Colombia, 2 May 2026

En el marco del Skills Summit 2026 de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE), Colombia ha marcado un precedente histórico al posicionar la dimensión cultural en el centro de la agenda global de competencias y desarrollo productivo. La ministra de las Culturas, las Artes y los Saberes, Yannai Kadamani Fonrodona, participó como la única representante del sector cultural invitada por el organismo multilateral, en reconocimiento a las reformas estructurales que Colombia adelanta para la dignificación del ecosistema artístico y su ubicación a la vanguardia global en programas de formación.

Ministry of Education and Culture, Uruguay, 29 April 2026

Un espacio de intercambio que reúne a autoridades, especialistas y organismos internacionales para abordar los desafíos actuales de la propiedad intelectual y fortalecer herramientas que impulsen la creación, circulación y protección de las obras en el entorno contemporáneo.

Ministry of Culture, Mexico, 27 April 2026

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México, a través del Instituto Nacional del Derecho de Autor (INDAUTOR), en colaboración con el Instituto Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas (INPI), y la Secretaría de Economía, por medio del Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial (IMPI), presentan la exposición “Justicia creativa. Autenticidad cultural sin copia ilegal”, que invita a reflexionar sobre la protección del patrimonio cultural de los pueblos y comunidades indígenas y afromexicanas.

Ministerio de Cultura, Peru, 24 April 2026

El Ministerio de Cultura desarrolló una mesa participativa orientada a recoger experiencias, identificar barreras y visibilizar buenas prácticas en la implementación de accesibilidad en servicios culturales. La actividad, organizada por la Dirección General de Industrias Culturales y Artes, se realizó en la Sala VIP del Gran Teatro Nacional, con asistencia técnica de CAPAZ Perú, organización especializada en accesibilidad cultural.

Argentina.gob.ar, 23 April 2026, Argentina

En la ceremonia inaugural de la 50ª Feria Internacional del Libro de Buenos Aires, el Secretario de Cultura de la Nación, Leonardo Cifelli, anunció una inversión récord de $2300 millones para el programa Libro%, en articulación con la CONABIP, lo que representa un aumento del 50% respecto del año pasado y un nuevo récord histórico de apoyo al sector editorial. La medida fortalece a las bibliotecas populares y a toda la cadena del libro: autores, editoriales, librerías, distribuidores y lectores.

CERLALC, 17 April 2026, International

El encuentro propone una reflexión interdisciplinaria, sociológica y global sobre cómo la diversidad cultural se representa en las subvenciones a la traducción, tanto históricas como contemporáneas, y sobre el papel que estas desempeñan en la circulación global de textos, el mercado editorial y las políticas culturales.

UNESCO, 17 April 2026, International

En un contexto de creciente exposición a amenazas naturales y efectos del cambio climático, los países de la región del Sistema de la Integración Centroamericana (SICA) avanzan en el fortalecimiento de sus capacidades para proteger el patrimonio cultural frente a desastres, mediante la aplicación de herramientas técnicas innovadoras y el impulso de la cooperación regional.

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